Fastest Ways to Find a Job in Canada

There are thousands of opportunities awaiting foreigners who want to work in Canada.

A quick online search will tell you that there are at least 65,000 jobs posted on the government job website alone. With so many jobs available, it should probably be quick to get a job, right? Well, not necessarily. 

This depends on whether or not your job offer in Canada needs a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). 

What is a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)?

A Labour Market Impact Assessment, or LMIA, is a document to show that a Canadian employer has done their best to fill a position with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in Canada but wasn’t successful. A positive LMIA will, therefore, legally allow the employer to fill the position with a foreign worker.    

Not all Canadian immigration or visa programs require having a job offer but, regardless, having one before you arrive in Canada will definitely make settling in Canada a lot easier. 

So, here are 3 of the fastest ways to find a job in Canada.

1. Use a Recruiter

Paying a recruiter to help you find a job is definitely one of the best and quickest ways to get work in Canada. This is because most recruiters have a database of clients/employers who pay them to find the best candidates for the job. So, all they will have to do is match your qualifications, skills, and work experience with various job listings. This will save you a lot of time as you won’t have to scroll through hundreds of listings on your own.

2. Use Networking Tools

Using a networking tool such as LinkedIn will not only speed up the process of applying for a job in Canada but will also make it easier for recruiters or employers to find your resume without having to apply at all. 87% of all recruiters say that they use LinkedIn to find and hire new talent. With over 55 million registered businesses on the platform and more than 14 million job listings worldwide, you should be able to find your dream job in Canada in no time.

3. Use JobBank

JobBank Canada is the official government job website. You can easily search the website by either typing in your profession or which province you want to work in. Finding out where your job is in-demand is important for two reasons:  

• It could increase your chances of finding work in Canada; and
• It could increase your chances of getting Canadian permanent residency.

How does your job being in-demand improve your chances to get Canada PR?

Knowing where in Canada your job is in demand can help you get permanent residency (PR), especially if you’re applying through a program managed by the Express Entry system. There are three Express Entry programs:  

• The Federal Skilled Worker Program;
• The Federal Skilled Trade Program; and
• The Canada Experience Class.

The Express Entry system has draws every two weeks. To enter these draws, you will need to create a profile containing information about your age, qualifications, language skills, work experience (if any), and your ability to settle in Canada. Visit this page to get the latest Express Entry draw results.

One of the first questions you’ll be asked is which province or territory you want to live and work in Canada. This tells the province or territory that you are interested in and could potentially lead to them selecting your profile directly from the draw pool and offering you a provincial nomination (PN). 

A PN is one of the best things to have as an Express Entry applicant, as it is worth 600 PR points! This almost guarantees that you’ll be invited to apply for permanent residency in Canada, as most draws have an average cut-off score of around 700 points. 

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Now that you know 3 of the fastest ways to find a job offer in Canada, the next step to take is to see if you qualify for permanent residency or if you will need a Canadian work permit. Visit CanadianVisa.org to learn how to apply for a job in Canada successfully.